Book Report Assignment?

I have not read it yet - it is on my father's day list - but the excerpt on Amazon is great. I Sleep at Red Lights: A True Story of Life after Triplets by Bruce Stockler is now in bookstores. Bruce is a media guy and stay at home father who has written for Jay Leno, Esquire and, my favorite, National Review. His column on Father's Day is online now at National Review.

The last line is a sound truth: "When the house is quiet, it feels as if something is terribly wrong."

Perhaps this book will become a manifesto for triplet dads. I will write a review when I finish it. Since my boys are all still in diapers I may not do the book justice. I suggest we all read it and share our thoughts.

Are there other books similar to this one that we might put in que for criticism? Triplet Fathers Book of the Month Club?

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David

David

I thanked God every morning that there are no red lights between my home and work site. Can't wait to get my hands on this book.


Paul
Ashlyn, Alexander, Abigail
12-27-02, 34w4d

Paul
Ashlyn, Alexander, Abigail
12-27-02, 34w4d

David

Is it a newly released book or has it been out for a while?

Ken
Husband to Ann
Dad to Sarah-12,
Joshua, Kyle and Jessica(07-07-
03)

It is out this month and can be ordered at Amazon. Borders in my area has it.

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David

David

Hey David, I can sleep at any colour light - no worries !!

Jonathan
Dad to Al 18), Dan(16)
and Aidan, Zachary, and Jillian (9-01)

Jonathan
Dad to Ally(25), Dan(23),
and Aidan, Zachary, and Jillian (8)

I would normally never post on the FF, but I did a search to see if anyone had talked about this book and well, here I am, I promise not to make it a habit.

I really liked this book, the first half or so anyway, I laughed so hard when he was talking about sleep depravation. I could so indentify with a lot of his funny slap stick stuff.

The second half of the book became less about triplets and more about a somewhat alternate living arrangement if you will, him being the primary caregiver, the wife working 90+ hour weeks and their financial worries. The way society percieves a man in that role and what it did to his relationship with his wife. Much less funny and much more deep/depresing on social and economic issues.

If you are contemplating becoming a SAHD you might want to read this.

If you are looking for a laugh read the first half.

If you are depressed and feeling in over your head, maybe now is not a good time to tackle this book.

The fact that this was written by a Triplet Dad was something that I found really valuable in providing me with a male perspective.

I have seen it mentioned on the regular forum that you guys want to keep your own forum for guys and I do respect your FF privacy and would never read or even butt in on your other posts. For whatever it is worth I wanted to post a review since no one else had so far.

AnneLena - SAHM
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Wife to husband Lt. Col. Curtis
Christian 17
Savannah 11
Jacob 2 1/2
Noah 4# 4oz
Dylan 4# 3oz > 12/6/02 @ 32.2 wks
Amalie 4# 2oz
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Christian 19
Savannah 13
Jacob 4 1/2
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Noah 4# 4oz
Dylan 4# 3oz
Amalie 4# 2oz
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My parents bought me this book a few weeks ago, and my wife snatched it up and read it in a weekend. Hopefully I will get a chance to read it soon (new job, buying a new house and selling an old house have made time limited).

She said there were parts that made her a little scared (regarding the lack of sleep, etc.) but that it was very funny. Both she and my parents keep making references to stuff in the book, so I need to read it soon!

Joe
dh to Katie

df to:
Christopher
7/23/01

Caroline Grace 5lbs, 5oz
John Joseph (Jack) 6lbs,3oz
Michael Cole 5lbs,9oz
10/31/03 @ 35.6 wks

I just received the book this last weekend and I am almost finished with it. There are definately some scary parts about sleep deprivation. I guess I don't want to get into the book right now, I do not want to ruin anything for you. I am looking forward to some discussions to see what others thought of the book. Let us know when you finish it.

I did start to read the book. My wife was admitted to the hospital for bedrest for the past month. I will try to pick it up again to finish. So far it is worth reading.

Tony